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Patrick's Pie

2015-01-07T13:38:00.000-05:00

one 8 ounce package of cream cheese
Heaping 1/3 cup of sugar
one 8 ounce carton of frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup of chopped grasshopper cookies

With mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar and blend well.
Fold in whipped topping and mix well.
Add cookies and about 3 drops green food coloring, if you like.
Pour into prepared, chocolate pie crust and garnish with extra crumbled cookies.
Freeze.

Frozen Peanut Butter Pie

2015-01-07T09:51:00.000-05:00

3/4 cup of chunky peanut butter
1 quart of vanilla ice cream, softened
one 6 ounce graham cracker crust or chocolate crust

In bowl, combine peanut butter and softened ice cream. Mix well. Pour into piecrust and freeze.

Coconut Cream Pie

2015-01-07T09:31:00.000-05:00

one 3.4 ounce package of vanilla pie filling mix
one 7 ounce package shredded coconut
one 9 inch baked piecrust

Prepare pudding as pie according to package directions.
Cool and stir in coconut. Mix well and pour into baked piecrust.
Refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.

Got Leftovers?

2014-12-25T21:53:00.001-05:00

You can use leftover meat, fish or poultry as a base for a main course salad next day. Just add salad greens, chopped veggies, croutons and a favorite dressing. Wow! Another meal in minutes.

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Merry Christmas

2014-12-25T21:43:00.001-05:00

Cheese Bread

2014-12-19T10:51:00.002-05:00

one 16 ounce package of shredded , sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup of mayonnaise
1 package of ranch style dressing mix
10 (1 inch) slices of French Bread

Combine cheese, mayonnaise and dressing mix.
Spread on bread slices and heat in oven until brown.

Clam Chowder

2014-12-19T10:48:00.000-05:00

one 10 ounce can of New England clam chowder
one 10 ounce can of cream of celery soup
one 10 ounce can of cream of potato soup
one 6.5 ounce can of chopped clams
one 10 ounce soup can of milk

Combine all ingredients in saucepan. Heat and stir.

Crab Bisque

2014-12-18T16:08:00.001-05:00

one 10 ounce can of cream of celery soup
one 10 ounce can of pepper pot soup
1 pint of half and half cream
one 6 ounce can of crab meat, drained, flaked
a scant 1/3 cup of sherry

Mix soups and half and half. Stir in crab meat and heat through.
Just before serving, add sherry and stir.

Cream of Cauliflower Soup

2014-12-18T16:03:00.000-05:00

1 onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
two 14 ounce cans of chicken broth
1 large cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 1/2 cups of whipping cream

Saute onion and garlic powder in 1 tablespoon of butter. Stir in broth and bring to ab oil. Add cauliflower and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until tender.
In blender, process soup in batches until smooth and return to pan.
Stir in cream and add a little salt and white pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring often, until it heats thoroughly.

Breadsticks

2014-12-18T15:32:00.001-05:00

1 1/2 cups of shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
1/4 cup of poppy seeds
2 tablespoons of dry onion soup mix
two 11 ounce cans of bread stick dough

Spread cheese evenly in 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle poppy seeds and soup mix evenly over cheese.
Separate bread stick dough into sticks. Stretch strips slightly until each strip is about 12 inches long.
Place strips one at a time into cheese mixture. Turn to coat all sides.
Cut into 3 or 4 inch strips. Place on baking sheet and bake at 375F. for about 12 minutes.

Prime Rib of Beef

2014-12-17T13:20:00.001-05:00

1/3 cup EACH: chopped onion and chopped celery
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
one 6 to 8 pounds of beef rib roast
one 14 ounce can of beef broth

Combine the onion and celery and place in a greased roasting pan.
Combine salt, garlic powder and a little black pepper and rub over roast. Place roast over vegetables with fat side up.
Bake uncovered at 350F for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness. (medium-rare 145F. medium 160F. well done 170F)
Let stand for about 15 minutes before carving. Skim fat from pan drippings, add beef broth and stir to remove browned bits. Heat and strain, discarding vegetables. Serve au jus with roast.

Lemon Herb Pot Roast

2014-12-17T13:10:00.000-05:00

one 3 to 3 1/2 pound boneless beef chuck roast
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
2 teaspoons of lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon of dried basil
1 tablespoon of oil

Combine garlic, lemon pepper and basil and press evenly into surface of beef.
In Dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat until hot. Brown roast.
Add 1 cup of water, bring to boil and reduce heat to low.
Cover tightly and simmer for 3 hours.

Vegetables may be added to roast for the last hour of cooking.

Pennsylvania Dutch Pork & Sauerkraut

2014-12-17T12:15:00.000-05:00

one 2 1/2 pound tenderloin of pork
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) of butter
two 15 ounce cans of sauerkraut

Melt butter in heavy iron skillet of Dutch oven and brown pork on both sides.
Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes. Add sauerkraut.
Cover and continue to simmer for 1 hour or until tenderloin cooks thoroughly.

Ham and Red Eye Gravy

2014-12-17T12:09:00.000-05:00

4 slices of country ham
Strong black coffee
Hot sauce

Fry ham slices in heavy skittle and turn frequently.
Remove ham slices and add coffee to skillet (in the amount of gravy desired).
Simmer, stir and scrape pan.
Add hot sauce to taste and serve with ham.

Macaroni, Cheese and Tomatoes

2014-12-17T11:49:00.001-05:00

2 cups of elbow macaroni
one 14 ounce can of stewed tomatoes with liquid
one 8 ounce package of shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons of sugar
one 6 ounce package of cheese slices

Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain.
In a large mixing bowl, combine macaroni, tomatoes, shredded cheese, sugar, 1/4 cup of water and a little salt and mix well.
Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish and place cheese slices on top.
Bake at 350F. for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Carnival Couscous

2014-12-17T11:36:00.000-05:00

one 5.7 ounce box of herbed chicken couscous
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of butter
1 red bell pepper, minced
1 yellow squash, seeded, minced
3/4 cup of fresh broccoli flowerets, finely chopped

Cook couscous according to package directions but leave out butter.
With butter in saucepan, saute bell pepper, squash and broccoli and cook about 10 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender.
Combine couscous and vegetables.

Sweet and Savory Brisket

2014-12-15T18:37:00.000-05:00

one 3 to 4 pound trimmed beef brisket, halved
1/3 cup of grape of plum jelly
1 cup of ketchup
one 1 ounce packet dry onion soup mix
3/4 teaspoon of black pepper

Place half o brisket in slow cooker. In a bowl, combine jelly, ketchup, soup mix and pepper and spread half over meat.
Top with remaining brisket and ketchup mixture. Cover and cook on low for 8 - 10 hours or until meat is tender. Slice brisket and serve with cooking juices.

Great Brisket

2014-12-15T18:28:00.000-05:00

2 onions, sliced
paprika
seasoned salt
5 to 6 pound trimmed brisket
one 12 ounce Pepsi-Cola

Place onions in bottom of roaster. Sprinkle with paprika and seasoned salt.
Lay brisket on top of onions and sprinkle more seasoned salt.
Bake uncovered at 450F. for 30 minutes. Pour Pepsi over roast and reduce oven to 325F. Cover with foil and bake for approximately 4 hours or until tender.
Baste occasionally with Pepsi and juices from brisket.

Oven Brisket

2014-12-15T12:18:00.000-05:00

one 5 to 6 pound trimmed brisket
one 1 ounce package of onion soup mix
one 12 ounce can of cola
one 10 ounce bottle of Heinz 57 sauce
1 teaspoon of garlic, minced

Place brisket, fat side up, in roasting pan.
Combine remaining ingredients and pour over brisket. Cover and bake at 325F. for 4 to 5 hours or until tender.
Remove brisket from pan and pour off drippings. Chill both, separately, overnight.
The next day, trim all fat from heat, slice and reheat. Skim fat off drippings and reheat. Serve sauce over brisket.

Spanish Meatloaf

2014-12-15T12:01:00.001-05:00

1 1/2 pounds of lean ground beef
one 16 ounce can of Spanish rice
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup of round, buttery cracker crumbs
Chunky salsa

Combine the beef, rice, egg and crumbs and shape into loaf in greased pan.
Bake at 350F. for 1 hour and serve with salsa on top of meat loaf.

Delicious Meat Loaf

2014-12-15T11:58:00.002-05:00

1 1/2 pounds of lean ground beef
2/3 cup of Italian seasoned dry breadcrumbs
1 eggs, beaten
one 10 ounce can of golden mushroom soup
2 tablespoons of butter

Combine beef, breadcrumbs, 1/2 mushroom soup and egg and blend well. In baking pan, shape firmly into 8x4 inch loaf. Bake at 350F. for 45 minutes.
In a small saucepan, mix 2 tablespoons of butter, remaining soup and 1/4 cup of water.
Heat thoroughly and serve with meat loaf.

Onion Pork Chops

2014-12-11T13:42:00.000-05:00

6 pork chops
one 10 ounce can of condensed French Onion soup
1 tablespoon of prepared mustard

Arrange pork chops in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a bowl, combine soup and mustard and mix well. Pour over pork chops, cover and bake at 350F. for 30 minutes.
Uncover and bake another 15 to 20 minutes or until pork chops are brown. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Cranberry Glazed Pork Roast

2014-12-11T13:13:00.001-05:00

one 6 pound pork shoulder roast
one 16 ounce can of whole cranberry sauce
1/4 cup of packed brown sugar

Place pork on rack in roasting pan and roast at 325F. for 3 hours or until fork tender. (If using meat thermometer, it should register 185F.)

Remove roast, pour off drippings and trim skin and fat. Return meat to pan.
Mash cranberry sauce with fork, stir in brown sugar and mix well.
Cut deep gashes in meat, brush generously with cranberry sauce and bake at 350F. for about 30 minutes.
Brush often with glaze.

Orange French Toast

2014-12-11T12:00:00.000-05:00

1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup of orange juice
5 slices of raisin bread
1 cup of crushed graham crackers
2 tablespoons of butter

Combine egg and orange juice. Dip bread in mixture and then in crumbs. Fry in butter until brown.

Cheddar Cheese Loaf

2014-12-11T11:57:00.000-05:00

3 3/4 cups of biscuit mix
3/4 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups of milk
2 small eggs
1/8 teaspoon of ground red pepper

Combine biscuit mix and cheese. Add milk, eggs and pepper and stir 2 minutes or until they blend. Spoon into 9x5 inch sprayed loaf pan.
Bake at 350F. for 45 minutes. Cool before slicing.